Port Dundas 'The Urban Vampire' 16 Year Old - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Port Dundas 'The Urban Vampire' 16 Year Old - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryPort DundasScallywag
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV54.4%48%
Age16 yrNAS
Price£79.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Port Dundas 'The Urban Vampire' 16 Year Old - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value89/100

Port Dundas 'The Urban Vampire' 16 Year Old - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £80.

For beginners: Port Dundas 'The Urban Vampire' 16 Year Old - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Port Dundas 'The Urban Vampire' 16 Year Old - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£79.95 vs £56.25)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£56.25 vs £79.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Port?

Port Dundas 'The Urban Vampire' 16 Year Old - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Scallywag?

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Port Dundas 'The Urban Vampire' 16 Year Old - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractOld WoodHoneyHusky

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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